12/8/2015
Tanz Im August
Different venues, Berlin
The 27th International Festival. Art and dance in particular...
The 27th International Festival will start on 13th of August 2015 and has many highlights to offer: 18 productions, one retrospective, around 60 performances from stars and newcomers of contemporary dance from over 20 countries at 8 locations all over Berlin. In 2015 Tanz im August is placing more emphasis on first performances and co-productions. Particular attention is given to the relationship between visual art and dance, the development of the Asian dance scene and the realisation of new projects by Berlin artists. Tanz im August is devoting a multi-part retrospective to the British choreographer and artist Rosemary Butcher. Tanz im August is not a thematic festival, yet it takes up a great many questions. The works presented speak for themselves, and it is my conviction that act can untangle complicated realities and thus give the unknown a form and a voice. Art, and dance in particular, enables us to look at the world with new eyes, and to feel, see and experience something for which we do not yet have the concepts.' said Virve Sutinen, artistic director of the festival.